Chapter 33
“You’er back, Mr.feed” Benjamin greeted Calds with a warm smile, taking his black coat and hanging it on the rack “Please, have a seat. Mrs. Reed is preparing dinner for you.
Benjamin petited ti e kitchen, and Calvin glanced oven. Through the glassikon, he saw Alesia’s slender back as the moved about, busy in the kitchen
Grand tell her to cock?” he asked.
Benjamin shook his head, “Mr. Reed Senior luck home. Once Mes, Reed got in, she askedine what you liked to eat and went straight to the kitchen. She’s been at irever since. There aren’t. mang women like Mrs. Beed these days, being so thoughtful andrasing”
Calvin’s eyes narzeed. He sank into the couch, silently watching her. What was Alexis really up to?
As time passed, the house remained quiet, except for the occasional chopping sounds from the kitchen
Canadakened as be watched her move around the kitchen, a faint smile tugging at his lips.
After a while, Alexia finished preparing dinner. Though she had mentally prepared herself, seeing Calvin’s tall, upright figure from behind still made her feel nervous
She hesitated briety, then based herself and walled out of the kitchen, forcing a smile. “I made dinner. I’m not sure if it’s to your taste, but would you be to try it?”
Cabin leaned lazily against the sot, his eyes fixed on her without a wood
Alex her lip, feeling the tension build.
Suddenly, Calvin scoffed. “It’s so messy.”
She looked at! confused
“Your face”
Hearing that, Aleda quick wiped her face with her hand.
Can shot a disdainful look “seven worse now.”
Upon hearing his comment, Alexia quickly opened the front–facing camera on her phone and saw that flour had smeared across her face and the tip of her nose, making her look like a clown
Her face flushed bright red with embarrassment. She wiped her face clean and said, “You should try it while it’s hot. It won’t taste as good once it cools down.”
Calvin glanced at her sideways. “Trying to flatter me? What’s your cral motive?”
Knowing she’d have to ask sooner or later, Alexia hesitated briefly before gathering her courage and speaking up. “The company i
y is holding an architecture competition, and I’d like to sign
up
Histone sharpened. “And?”
“Could Could you give me a spor?”
asked besitantly.
You want to enter the competition Calvin asked, sounding skeptical
Alexia didn’t take offense at his tone. Intread, the nodded firmly. “I graduated in architecture from Bristenwood University. I have the certification and experience from past competitions, so I meet the requirements to enter the company’s competition.”
Calvin raised an eyebrow again, his voice laced with sarcasm. The architects competing in the Reed Group’s competition are the best in the industry. What makes you think you can compete
Unless I try, how will I know what I can do? As long as I put in the effort, anything’s possible,” Alexia aid with determination…
Calvin scoffed lightly, clearly unimpressed “Rather than living in a fantasy, you should face reality. You don’t want to make a fool of yourself.”
“If anyone’s going to look foolish, I be me, and I’m not afraid of that,” Alexia replied confidently,
“Then just send in your resume. No need to keep trying to please me
Alexia’s voice softened. “I did send to the person in charge. At first, she agreed I could participate, but she soon turned me down and even tore up my resume without explanation.” “That happened?” Calvin asked, raising an eyebrow
“Yes,” Alexia nodded, speaking the truth since there was no reason to lie.
Calvin studed her briefly, then dialed Aedian’s mumber and spolo quietly.
She hadn’t expected Calvintage top headily. A smile spread across her face
face, her joy evident. “Thank you!”
